Troy, Illinois vs. Buchanan, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buchanan, Michigan is 12.2% cheaper than Troy, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $43,878 in Buchanan, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Troy, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buchanan, Michigan is cheaper than Troy, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Buchanan
than in Troy, Illinois
Troy, IL vs. Buchanan, MI
Compared to Troy, Buchanan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  19.5% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower